Description
Trade name:
Spasmocure
Compound:
Each tablet contains:
Drotaverine hydrochloride 60 mg
Properties:
Drotaverine reduces the flow of ionized active calcium into smooth muscle cells by inhibiting phosphodiesterase and intracellular accumulation of cAMP. It reduces the tone of smooth muscles of internal organs, reduces their motor activity, and dilates blood vessels. It does not affect the autonomic nervous system and does not penetrate the central nervous system. Due to its direct effect on smooth muscles, it can be used as an antispasmodic in cases where drugs from the anticholinergic group are contraindicated (angle-closure glaucoma, prostate adenoma).
Indications:
Smooth muscle spasm of internal organs: renal colic, biliary colic, dyskinesia of the biliary tract and gallbladder of the hyperkinetic type, intestinal colic; pyelitis, cholecystitis; spastic constipation, spastic colitis, proctitis, tenesmus; pylorospasm, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer (in the acute phase, as part of complex therapy), pain syndrome in spasms of peripheral arterial vessels (endarteritis), cerebral vessels, coronary arteries; algomenorrhea, threatened miscarriage, threatened premature labor; spasm of the cerebral os during labor, prolonged dilation of the os, postpartum contractions. For some instrumental studies, cholecystography.
Method of administration and dosage:
1-2 tablets 1-3 times a day.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity, cardiogenic shock, arterial hypotension, angle-closure glaucoma, prostate adenoma, severe liver and kidney failure, lactation period, children under 3 years of age.
Precautions:
In the treatment of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, it is used in combination with other antiulcer drugs.
Side effects:
Possible side effects: dizziness, palpitations, arterial hypotension, nausea, constipation, allergic reactions
